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3 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Farm & Home burglary
Another burglary to one of Springfield's Farm & Home locations.
3 weeks ago
Dana-Thomas House has volunteer opportunities
An open house is Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.
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AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
Ramirez Zavala spent most of his life in the U.S. working as a ranch hand in rural Illinois.
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Takeaways from AP’s review of military families detained under Trump’s immigration crackdown
More than 50 parents and spouses of service members have been detained.
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Illinois Assistive Technology Program uses Meta glasses to improve accessibility
"The glasses have a very, very small learning curve," said IATP Director of Training Jessica Schuyler-Weir. "So what we want to do now is figure out how these glasses are going to benefit adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to work in the community."
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UIS Lincoln Studies fellow to author 1908 Springfield Race Riot history
The 1908 events helped lead to the founding of the NAACP the following year.
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New law for insurance rate transparency
Giannoulias: "The cost of mandatory auto insurance has become absolutely unsustainable."
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Jordan: District 186’s cell phone ban ‘stricter’ than new state ban
Jordan says the district's policy -- which does include some rules for emergencies -- is more "forward-thinking" than state law.
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Gov Pritzker questioned about Benton report
Pritzker says there's a need to outline a process for reporting complaints.
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Durbin, voting against AG nomination, says Todd Blanche can’t be trusted
Senator Dick Durbin said prior to Tuesday's vote there are loopholes in that deal with holdout Republicans.
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School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
The American Academy of Pediatrics is based in Illinois.
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McDonald’s posts strong second quarter profit, names new chief of US operations
The Chicago burger chain earned $2.36 billion, or $3.32 per share, for the three months ended June 30. A year earlier it earned $2.25 billion, or $3.14 per share.
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Taylorville approves ordinance regulating battery storage facilities
"It's a pretty restrictive ordinance. So, I don't know offhand if there's any place in Taylorville that would meet the requirements of the ordinance to house the battery storage," said Mayor Bruce Barry.
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How parents can help prepare their households for back-to-school
Gradually adjust bedtimes and wake-up times; also, emphasize reading.
3 weeks ago
More than 50 years of experience: Why Springfield chooses Rick Ray & Sons Plumbing
A half-century of plumbing experience is hard to beat!
3 weeks ago
Why more Springfield drivers are choosing Law Automotive for complete vehicle care
Springfield-area drivers count on Law Automotive.
3 weeks ago
Get a fresh start with RISE Springfield
Members of RISE Springfield were on The WTAX Morning Newswatch.
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IL Treasurer Frerichs is prepared for State Fair auction
It's a tribute to the late Judy Baar Topinka.
3 weeks ago
CORRECTION: Pritzker signs new laws requiring businesses to accept cash, pay employees for jury duty
Governor signed 87 bills on Friday.
